Charity Bose Azebeokha - Graduate Case Study
Charity Bose Azebeokha graduated in 2023 with a Masters in Public Health and now works as a Clinical and Clerical Research Assistant at Liverpool University Hospital.
Three things you like about your job:
- Gaining hands-on experience in research.
- Developing communication and problem-solving skills.
- Data analysis.
What did the application / selection process involve, and how did you prepare for each stage?
I was always searching on NHS jobs, and I subscribed to job alerts. I filled out the application form and, on the personal statement, focused on addressing how I met the requirements according to the person specification. After a few weeks, I was invited for interview. I received a call a few days later to inform me that I had been successful and shortly after received my letter of appointment.
What help and support did you access in the Careers Zones or from the Student Futures Team?
Prior to this, I have visited the Careers Zone on several occasions for advice on how to write my CV and personal statements, which really help me in achieving this position. After I was invited for interview, I booked a careers meeting for a mock interview. This assisted me in preparation for the types of questions in the interview and how to answer them.
What relevant example of activities did you use during the selection process?
My experience during my dissertation was paramount in terms of the organisation and delivery of the qualitative research. This enabled me to demonstrate my communication skills, problem-solving skills, and organisational skills.
What advice would you give to other students to improve their employability?
I would advise every student and graduate out there to access every resource available in the Careers Zones at an early stage. I found it useful to have an initial careers meeting to find more out about careers webinars, careers fairs and any advice on applying for part time jobs. I would say this visit will help to improve their employability chances.
Would you do anything differently if you were a first-year student again?
Yes, I would ensure I accessed the available careers resources on the LJMU Student Futures website quite early on in your programme of study. I wasn’t aware these resources were available at first, but the information available is useful.
What aspects of your degree were particularly useful in the selection process?
My experiences from the course knowledge gained, group projects and dissertation.
Support from the Student Futures team
If you want to talk about potential careers options with your degree, need help finding opportunities or want support with your CV, application forms or preparing for an interview, you can get advice and guidance by booking a 30-minute 1-2-1 careers meeting with a Careers and Employability Adviser from the LJMU Student Futures Team. You can also come along to a Careers drop-in or CV Café which take place weekly at the Careers Zones for quick careers queries.
If you are thinking about starting a business, freelancing, pursuing a side-hustle or have an idea that you want to explore further, email the Start-up Hub and a member of the team will be back in touch, or visit the Start-up Hub website.
For help finding part-time, temporary or casual you can fit around your studies, email the Unitemps team or visit their website.